Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome

Dr. Virginia D. Steen

Rheumatology | Allergy and Immunology
Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
Washington, DC 
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Experienced in VEXAS Syndrome
Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
Washington, DC 
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Overview

Virginia Steen is a Rheumatologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Steen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Kuru, and Scleroma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 151 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Rheumatology
Allergy and Immunology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in DC
Hospital Affiliations
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20007

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

11 Clinical Trials

A Dose-Ranging Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
A Dose-Ranging Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Pilot Study Evaluating Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Symptomatic Raynaud's Phenomenon Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Pilot Study Evaluating Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Symptomatic Raynaud's Phenomenon Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis Experiencing Symptomatic Digital Ischemic Episodes (AURORA Study)
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis Experiencing Symptomatic Digital Ischemic Episodes (AURORA Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Iloprost
Study Phase: Phase 3
Evaluation of Brentuximab Vedotin for Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis BRAVOS: A Phase 1/2 Multicenter Randomized, Double Blinded, Safety Study (ITN075AI)
Evaluation of Brentuximab Vedotin for Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis BRAVOS: A Phase 1/2 Multicenter Randomized, Double Blinded, Safety Study (ITN075AI)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 17, 2024
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Brentuximab vedotin
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Scleroderma Lung Study III (SLS III): Combining the Anti-fibrotic Effects of Pirfenidone (PFD) With Mycophenolate (MMF) for Treating Scleroderma-related Interstitial Lung Disease
Scleroderma Lung Study III (SLS III): Combining the Anti-fibrotic Effects of Pirfenidone (PFD) With Mycophenolate (MMF) for Treating Scleroderma-related Interstitial Lung Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 15, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Pirfenidone, Mycophenolate Mofetil
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Open-label Extension Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belumosudil (KD025) in Subjects With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind, Open-label Extension Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belumosudil (KD025) in Subjects With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Belumosudil (KD025)
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Dermatomyositis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Dermatomyositis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 16, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Lenabasum
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 29, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Subcutaneous Abatacept vs. Placebo in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis- a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Controlled Trial.
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Subcutaneous Abatacept vs. Placebo in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis- a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 17, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multi-center Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled, Pilot Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Riociguat in Scleroderma - Associated Digital Ulcers
A Multi-center Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled, Pilot Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Riociguat in Scleroderma - Associated Digital Ulcers
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 24, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Treatment in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Treatment in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: July 17, 2018
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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151 Total Publications

Response to "Concerns Regarding PTX-3 Specificity and ROC Interpretation in the Study on Endothelial Biomarkers of SSc-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension".
Response to "Concerns Regarding PTX-3 Specificity and ROC Interpretation in the Study on Endothelial Biomarkers of SSc-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension".
Journal: Arthritis care & research
Published: May 29, 2025
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